Can mifepristone medical abortion be simplified?

Abstract Mifepristone medical abortion has been a valuable addition to the reproductive health options of women. Aspects of its provision have however sometimes limited its accessibility and use. This article summarizes existing evidence for simplifying the provision of medical abortion and thus inc...

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Published inContraception (Stoneham) Vol. 75; no. 4; pp. 245 - 250
Main Authors Clark, Wesley H, Gold, Marji, Grossman, Daniel, Winikoff, Beverly
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 2007
Subjects
Abortion
Access
Mifepristone
Misoprostol
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ultrasound
Access
Mifepristone
Abortion
Misoprostol
Ultrasound
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Summary:Abstract Mifepristone medical abortion has been a valuable addition to the reproductive health options of women. Aspects of its provision have however sometimes limited its accessibility and use. This article summarizes existing evidence for simplifying the provision of medical abortion and thus increasing its availability. We identify three ways through which medical abortion provision might be simplified based on existing evidence and suggest five additional simplifications that require further research to confirm their safety and efficacy.
ISSN:0010-7824
1879-0518
DOI:10.1016/j.contraception.2006.11.011